Demolition

Demolition operations can be quite diverse, they range from a demolition of a residential two storey house, a small industrial or commercial building up to more complex projects where each stage of the dismantling process requires careful planning. You can find a copy of our demolitions notice form  on the application forms, fees and information page.

Pre-planning of the proposed demolition is vital to avoid any problems or hazards which may arise.

During demolition of a building inevitably there will be dust and noise, unfortunately these temporary nuisances cannot be avoided only minimised and there are obligations (some statutory) placed upon the contractor to do so.

Health risks, nuisance and environmental damage need to be avoided and the rights of the general public have to be protected.

Under Sections 80, 81, 82 and 83 of the Building Act 1984 we regulate to some degree the intended demolition site and the contractor. The Act imposes a number of duties on the person who intends to carry out the demolition work.

These duties are:

• To give written notice to the Building Consultancy Section of the intended demolition, specifying the building, its address and the extent of the demolition works.
• The demolition company must not commence demolition until:

1. The Council has given either the demolition contractor, builder or developer written notification of the conditions within which the work can be carried out or,
2. A period of six weeks has elapsed from the date that the Demolition Notice was issued by the Council.

List of statutory undertakers for demolitions:

British Gas Transco
Spar Road
Bolton
B11 4SR

British Telecom
Street Works Act Centre PP318B
25 Pendwyallt Road
Cortyton
CF4 7YR

Royal Mail Postcodes
Head Post Office
Castle Foregate
Shrewsbury
SY1 1AA

Health and Safety Executive
Area Office 17
The Triad
Stanley Road
Bootle
L20 3PG

United Utilities Customer Services
Langley Mere
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3LP

Welsh Water
Northern Division
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2EQ

Dee Valley Water Company
Packsaddle
Wrexham Road
Rhostyllen
LL14 4EH

Cheshire Fire Brigade
Chester Fire Safety Office
St Anne Street
Chester
CH1 2HP

Manweb
Manweb House
Kingsfield Court
Chester Business Park
Chester

If you would like to speak to a member of the Building Consultancy Team please contact us, details below.

Contact Details

Building Consultancy

Email - buildingconsultancy@chester.gov.uk

Opening hours - 8.45am - 4.45pm

Phone number - 01244 402224

Fax - 01244 321876

Address - Building Consultancy, Development Directorate, Chester City Council, The Forum, Chester, CH1 2HS